Modeling Integers

Represent integers, compare two values, and explore absolute value using algebra tiles

Positive (+1)

Negative (−1)

Integer

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Integer A

vs

Integer B

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Integer

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Adding Integers

Use algebra tiles to model integer addition step by step

Positive (+1)

Negative (−1)

Crossed out = Zero Pair

First Integer

+

Second Integer

=

Sum

?

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Use algebra tiles to solve one-step addition equations (x + a = b)

Variable (x)

Positive (+1)

Negative (−1)

x + a = b

Value of a

Value of b

Equation

x + ? = ?

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